Question

Why are carbohydrates monomers drawn as a hexagon?

Answer 1

Explanation:

There are in fact 3 versions of the ring structure called chairs and boat, depending on the bending in or out of the left and right corners, but it is easier to draw it as a flat hexagon. All the other groups can vary in different hexose sugars, which result in slightly different chemical properties.

Answer 2

Answer:

There are in fact 3 versions of the ring structure called chairs and boat, depending on the bending in or out of the left and right corners, but it is easier to draw it as a flat hexagon. All the other groups can vary in different hexose sugars, which result in slightly different chemical properties.